RISE Internships

TANGO International, a global leader in food security, livelihoods, and resilience, is hiring a graduate student to serve as a junior associate and support primary and secondary research for existing assignments, including evaluations, assessments, policy papers, strategy documents, guidelines, and/or literature reviews.

Work with the Lovejoy Center to conduct an interdisciplinary literature review on climate change adaptation in the United States, with the opportunity to contribute to a peer-reviewed publication. Open to UArizona graduate students interested in environmental research, policy, and climate resilience.

This internship with Watershed Management Group focuses on beaver restoration and conservation along the San Pedro River. Students will gain hands-on experience with beaver surveys, habitat mapping, volunteer coordination, and data analysis.

Interested in environmental education and community gardening? Apply for a paid internship with Community Gardens of Tucson to help teach elementary students about gardening, growing food, and sustainability. Applications are due October 30!

Graduate students can earn $20/hour gaining hands-on experience creating site plans, spatial graphics, and design materials for the Santa Cruz River Urban Wildlife Refuge project. Applicants should have experience with Adobe Illustrator and Rhino and/or AutoCAD. Apply by October 23, 2026, to be considered!

Graduate students can earn $19/hour working with the Arizona State Museum’s Stanley J. Olsen Laboratory to document archaeological animal remains, organize collections, and contribute to research on past animal distributions and species conservation. Applicants should have Excel experience and a basic understanding of stratigraphy. Apply by October 30, 2026!

Earn $19/hour with Tucson Clean & Beautiful, gaining hands-on experience growing and caring for trees while supporting local urban forestry programs. This is a great opportunity for students interested in tree care, nursery management, and urban forestry who enjoy physical, outdoor work. Apply by October 30, 2026!

Interested in community engagement and volunteer coordination? Join Community Gardens of Tucson as a paid intern to help recruit volunteers, organize garden projects, and connect the Tucson community with local gardens. Applications are due October 30!

Help Pima County Department of Environmental Quality develop engaging outreach and educational programs focused on air quality, climate change, and public health. UArizona graduate students can gain hands-on experience creating educational materials, developing community programs, and supporting public outreach events.

The Native Plant Program Intern will work with Borderlands Restoration Network in Patagonia, AZ to support native plant propagation and ecological restoration. Responsibilities include collecting and processing seeds, caring for plants, and updating plant propagation information in databases and on the nursery website.